This was our first trip to Table Rock. We usually go to Lake of the Ozarks, but had heard great things about TR's water so decided to try it. We were not disappointed! WOW! The water was incredible! It was so calm and flat we couldn't believe we were on such a large lake. My brother-in-law and I would just look at the water and shake our heads. It was great for wakeboarding and kneeboarding, too.

The only "downside" could also be seen as its "upside" - not much development. We stayed in Cape Fair which has almost no facilities. One of the thing we like about LOTO is all the restaurants on the water. We had to go miles and miles to find any on TR from where we were. The upside of this, obviously, is the lack of boat traffic and calm waters.

When we go to LOTO, we sometimes stop and see our friend Boatnatic and his family. This year I called him and found that they were going to be at TR at the same time we were. So we got to spend an afternoon on the water together. That was fun.

Our house was on a cliff overlooking the water with terrific patio views. We were very comfortable. The drive into town was not bad either. We went to Branson one day for go-cart fun. Had a great time there on some really wild tracks. Check out www.bransontracks.com where we rode the Wild Woody and the Lumberjack.

I now know how to change my fuel filter. I must've gotten some bad gas or had some condensation in my tank already. The day before I had put 49.9 gallons in my 50 gallon tank. YIKES! After idle motoring out of the no wake zone, it coughed and sputtered repeatedly and kept dying. I limped it back to the dock and called Randy at Lake Viking Marine. He walked me through the fix and in 1/2 an hour I was back on the water.

We really loved the lake. We will probably go back, but will look to stay nearer to either Shell Knob or Kimberling City for more on the water facilities. Also, it was a pretty long drive. So I will try to figure out better routes next time.

All-in-all it was a great time and I would recommend this lake to anyone.

Now, let's see if I can show some pictures.



This is a photo of our 240 and Boatnatic's 246 in the water just below our rental house.



Nice water huh?



The bluff in the background must be 200 feet high!



No, I am NOT having fun, REALLY!



Wakeboard instruction. Check the water!

Did the pics wrong....

Adversary - you're not the only one who has posted that they must have gotten some bad gas at TRL. They got theirs at the marina (don't recall which one) Did you get your's at a marina too? You put 49.9 gallons in your 50 gallon tank???? You don't beleive in cutting it close, do you??

Maybe Admin Mike can fix your pic's so that they show up.;

So, how is old Fate? Does he mostly hang at LOTO? You need to tell him that he's missed here at BABC.

Not sure of the order but here are some pictures of your trip.

Got some more pics?

BTW, where are these lakes. If you drove to them from Colorado, they must be far as I was under the impression that they both were in OK or something like that.

MO/AR border

Good pics!!

Oh, Clinton Country.

That's a drive from CO. Isn't there any lakes in Eastern Colorado?

Oh, THAT Clinton....Monica's ex-!

Nice shots Adversary98. Isn't it fun to boat on water that is flat like that most of the time!

Ad98,
Good to see that you made the trip to Table Rock. How is Boatnatic?? I think of him and his family often, as we BBQed dinner with them one night at Lake Powell- 5 years ago!! I can't believe it's been that long!!
Sounds like you all had a great trip. Great pics, thanks.
Well take care...
LBS

Got to love the Ozark Mountains!!

Yes, glad you liked TRL...

I agree, the drive from Denver is a killer..... Way too long, but still worth it for one week a year.....

Nice pics!

This is the first year in 5 or 6 that we haven't spent a week at TR. Man, do I miss it. Great pics!